About Me
My Background
I have several years of counselling experience and remain passionate about being a Therapist.
I am an integrative counsellor i.e. integrating a wide range of styles and techniques of therapy, as appropriate.
With a strong tendency towards person centre therapy, I aim to achieve maximum benefit for the clients.
Sometimes painful events in the present, memories of the past or worries about the future may mean you can not enjoy life or achieve your objectives. Sometimes our feelings become so confused, we don't know where to turn. Sometimes we feel something is wrong and we don't know the words for what it is.
"..The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was and the present worse than it is.." Marcel Pagnol
People come to me with a very wide range of issues, in particular: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, cultural issues, parenting/childcare concerns, work-related difficulties, stress and concerns about weight, drugs or alcohol. Whatever difficulties you may have, I provide a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings and concerns and will listen to them in a supportive and non-judgemental way. Together we can start to understand the source of your underlying feelings and enable you to see how past experience and current behaviour may be linked. This can lead to greater self-awareness and insight and start to facilitate your own resources for change and resolution of difficulties.
"..By thinking positive thoughts you attract positive outcomes.." Lynda Field
Finding the support you need, can feel difficult whether you are returning to therapy, or seeking a therapist for the first time. In addition to the information provided here, you are welcome to ring me directly for an informal chat to see if Counselling and Psychotherapy may be right for you. I am committed to lifelong learning in order to enhance my practice for my personal development.
Qualifications and Memberships
Level 4 diploma in Counselling
BSc in Professional Counselling
Member of BACP
Personal Indemnity Insurance
Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked